Title
Declaration of General Emilio Aguinaldo Day
Law
Proclamation No. 584
Decision Date
Mar 19, 2004
Proclamation No. 584 declares March 22 as General Emilio Aguinaldo Day and commemorates the Tejeros Convention, highlighting the importance of remembering the sacrifices of heroes, but does not make it a public holiday.
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Purpose and Significance

  • Honors the birth anniversary of General Emilio Aguinaldo, recognized as the first President of the Philippine Republic.
  • Recognizes the importance of remembering the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes in the country’s history.

Official Declaration and Authority

  • The declaration was issued under Proclamation No. 584 dated March 19, 2004.
  • Executed by Alberto G. Romulo, Executive Secretary, by order of then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Nature of the Day

  • The day is officially recognized but is designated as a regular working day.
  • This means no mandatory public holiday status or official work suspension is mandated.

Administrative and Legal Formalities

  • The proclamation bears the signatures of both the Executive Secretary and the Senior Deputy Executive Secretary.
  • The seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to formalize and authenticate the document.
  • The place and date of issuance are specified as Manila, March 19, 2004.

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